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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
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These Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delicious and healthier fall treat made with pumpkin puree and warm spices. They are light, fluffy, and coated with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Baked instead of fried, these donuts are simple to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set it aside while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the six donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake Donuts: Bake for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Cool Donuts: Flip the pan upside down to gently release the donuts onto a cooling rack. Allow them to cool for at least 10 more minutes before coating.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Use a pastry brush to coat each cooled donut with melted butter, or quickly dip both sides of the donut into the butter if you don’t have a brush.
  9. Coat Donuts: In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Dip each butter-coated donut into the cinnamon sugar, flipping to coat both sides evenly.
  10. Serve: Enjoy these warm or at room temperature as a perfect seasonal treat with coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree for convenience and best flavor.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin pan and bake a little longer but expect a different shape and texture.
  • Store baked and coated donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil for the coating and use a non-dairy milk alternative.
  • Adjust the sugar in the cinnamon sugar coating if you prefer a less sweet donut.

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Keywords: pumpkin donuts, baked donuts, pumpkin spice, fall desserts, easy donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, seasonal treats

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